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Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF
Food Security Coordinators support local food security initiatives in Gunnison Valley Colorado, with a primary focus on food distribution & access. Including; coordinating food rescue, weekly produce distributions, community gardens, cooking classes & healthy food access strategies that connect fresh, local foods to low-income & underserved households. Members will actively engage with low-income & other underserved audiences to increase access to, and consumption of fresh, nutritious food; support individual & community health & self-sufficiency; help bridge age, cultural & socio-economic gaps. Members also contribute to local food procurement & assist with new projects designed to expand healthy food access in the region. Members receive mentorship from staff experienced in education, marketing, development, local food distribution, food security & more. They attend regional conferences to expand professional networks, gain insight into the broader food and agricultural sectors. Members also develop skills in community outreach & engagement to build partnerships & foster positive community relationships. As part of a multifaceted food systems organization, all members serving at Mountain Roots participate in "cross-pollination" experiences, rotating through various programs to gain broader exposure. Experiences may include regenerative agriculture, education, local food distribution, agritourism, community food security & volunteer engagement. Members also contribute to capacity building by improving organizational systems & develop innovative programs to better address rural community needs. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : With mentorship from the Site Supervisor, you will: Coordinate & lead local food distribution initiatives like; weekly produce distributions/food rescue Support local food procurement by collaborating with farms, food pantries & partner organizations Assist in design & implementation of projects that expand access to fresh, healthy, local foods Engage with low-income & underserved households to support access to nutritious food & promote self-sufficiency Build & sustain partnerships with community organizations working to address food insecurity in the Gunnison Valley Support & participate in cooking classes; community gardens; agritourism & community engagement events that highlight local food systems/education Assist in volunteer coordination & community outreach Participate in rotational "cross-pollination" experiences across all Mountain Roots programs, including Farm to School. Transport participants & food in company vehicles (includes 15-passenger vans) Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Stipend , Training . Terms :
Car recommended . Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment , Health , Hunger . Skills :
Community Organization , Leadership , Public Health , Environment , Social Services , Team Work , Agriculture/Farming/Gardening . Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National Program Community Food Systems Coordinator - HF Program Start/End Date 03/01/2026 - 10/24/2026 Work Schedule Full Time Education level High school diploma/GED Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 54 Program Locations COLORADO Languages English Accepting Applications From 09/25/2026 To 10/23/2026 Contact Marisela Ballesteros PO Box 323 Gunnison CO 81230 9705964135 https://www.mountainrootsfoodproject.org/healthy-futures Listing ID 131218
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